Kats sock it to FIU 3-2

RUSTON, La. — Sam Houston came out and punched Florida International in the mouth then held on for a 3-2 victory in the quarterfinals of the Conference USA Tournament hosted by Louisiana Tech on Wednesday. Kennedy Baquero wasted no time getting the Bearkats (6-6-4) on the scoreboard when she played a corner kick and popped it into the top left of the net past the outstretched goalkeeper just seven minutes into the game. A blink would have missed Sam Houston’s next goal. Less than a minute later, Landri Townsend took the ball and beat a Panther defender. She was able…